Match Details:
The 10th match of the Pakistan Super League 2021 will be played between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United on 27th February at National Stadium in Karachi.
The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time (7:30 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Sports Network.
Preview:
Peshawar Zalmi will go one-on-one against Islamabad United in the 10th match of the Pakistan Super League 2021 on Saturday. Islamabad United have started their tournament on a positive note by winning both of their first two matches. They are placed at the top of the points table and will be looking forward to continuing their winning momentum in this upcoming match also.
Islamabad United will come into this match high on confidence, as they chased down a big total in their last match against Quetta Gladiators. They have won two out of three matches they have played so far and are placed at the 2nd spot on the points table. We can expect an exciting match between the top two sides on this weekend.
PES vs ISL Weather Report for Match 10:
The weather is suitable for the match here in Karachi on Saturday. The temperature will hover around 25 degrees Celsius with no chance of precipitation for this match.
Pitch Condition/Report:
This pitch here at National Stadium is expected to be helpful more for the batsmen as compared to the bowlers. The average first batting score is 184 and whoever wins the toss will go for the chase, as it is difficult for spinners to bowl in the second half because of dew.
Average first innings score:
184 (Last 3 matches of this tournament played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 0, Tie – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
PES vs ISL Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Peshawar Zalmi
Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Saqib Mahmood, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Imran
Bench:
Mohammad Aamir Khan, Umaid Asif, Abrar Ahmed, Waqar Salamkheil, Ravi Bopara, Amad Butt
Islamabad United
Phil Salt (wk), Alex Hales, Shadab Khan (c), Faheem Ashraf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Lewis Gregory, Zafar Gohar, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr
Bench:
Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Paul Stirling, Ali Khan, Fawad Ahmed, Muhammad Musa, Rohail Nazir (wk), Zeeshan Zameer
PES vs ISL Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Alex Hales is the leading run-scorer for Islamabad United in this season so far. He has scored 75 runs in just two innings at a strike-rate of 180+.
Lewis Gregory batted exceptionally well in the first match where he scored unbeaten 49 off 37 deliveries and picked up two wickets as well. He is a must-pick for your Dream11 Fantasy team.
Faheem Ashraf has scored 47 runs and has also scalped a wicket in the two matches he has played. He can give you crucial points with both bat and ball.
Imam-ul-Haq has been in decent form with the bat in this tournament so far. He has scored 89 runs in three matches. He gave an excellent start to his team in the last match by scoring 41 runs off 3o balls.
Haider Ali scored a brilliant 50 off just 29 deliveries in the last match against Gladiators. He can score a big knock in this upcoming match.
Saqib Mahmood is the leader of the bowling unit for Peshawar Zalmi. He has scalped 7 wickets at an economy of close to 7 runs per over in his three outings.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options –Alex Hales, Imam-ul-Haq
Vice-Captain Options – Lewis Gregory, Saqib Mahmood, Haider Ali
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PES vs ISL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Kamran Akmal
Batters – Alex Hales, Haider Ali, Imam-ul-Haq (c), Sherfane Rutherford
All-Rounders – Faheem Ashraf, Lewis Gregory (vc), Shoaib Malik
Bowlers – Hasan Ali, Zafar Gohar, Saqib Mahmood
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PES vs ISL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Kamran Akmal
Batters – Alex Hales (c), Haider Ali, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat
All-Rounders – Shoaib Malik, Shadab Khan, Lewis Gregory
Bowlers – Hasan Ali, Wahab Riaz, Saqib Mahmood (vc)
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick Sherfane Rutherford as a multiplier in any one of your Dream11 fantasy teams as he scored a match-winning knock of 36* from just 18 deliveries in the last match against Quetta Gladiators.
Today’s PES vs ISL Probable Winners:
Islamabad United are expected to win this match.
